data protection

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08/06/2025

Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads

Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.

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07/03/2025

Fundamentals of Secure AI Systems with Personal Data

The EDPB’s technical training highlights how AI systems impact data protection, detailing risks and best practices for GDPR compliance in the EU.

07/01/2025

Meta Risks EU Penalties for Pay-or-Consent Model

Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.

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05/28/2025

Commission asks for feedback on the use of data to develop AI

The European Commission is consulting stakeholders to shape a Data Union Strategy that will streamline EU data rules, enhance interoperability, and support trusted cross-border data flows for AI.

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05/19/2025

Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines on Protecting Minors Online

The European Commission’s draft guidelines clarify new DSA obligations for online platforms to protect minors, emphasizing risk assessment, age assurance, and robust privacy measures.

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05/16/2025

AI Act Faces Enforcement Challenges Due to Budget and Expertise Shortages

Funding shortages and lack of technical expertise threaten the effective enforcement of the EU AI Act, raising concerns about member states’ regulatory capacity.

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05/15/2025

Italy and Hungary Fail to Meet EU AI Act Authority Appointment Deadline

Italy and Hungary missed the EU AI Act deadline to appoint authorities protecting fundamental rights, with the Commission urging compliance and supporting ongoing implementation.

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04/24/2025

EU Fines Apple and Meta for Digital Markets Act Violations

The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.

04/23/2025

Meta under EU scrutiny for alleged targeting of depressed teens with online ads

The EU is intensifying scrutiny of Meta over allegations of targeting depressed teens with ads, amid ongoing investigations and new safeguards under the Digital Services Act.

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04/04/2025

Hungary’s Pride Surveillance Plan Violates AI Act

Hungary’s proposed use of facial recognition to ban pride events violates the EU AI Act and raises concerns over personal data protection and democratic values.